Chelsea's red card record

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed embarrassment over the team's disciplinary issues after their 4-3 victory over Wolves in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup on the morning of October 30th.

Liam Delap is the latest Chelsea player to receive a red card. Photo: Reuters .

Although "The Blues" secured their place in the next round, striker Liam Delap's red card left Maresca unhappy. The 21-year-old newcomer only came on in the second half but was quickly sent off after receiving two yellow cards within seven minutes.

Speaking after the match, the Italian coach angrily said: “We received a very stupid and deserved red card. Situations like that are completely avoidable. Being sent off like today is truly shameful. I told Liam many times to calm down, but he seemed to be playing only for himself and wouldn't listen.”

To date, Chelsea have received six red cards in their last nine matches – an alarming number and a record for a Premier League club before the season even reaches November.

Delap joined Chelsea from Ipswich last summer for a fee of £30 million, expected to be part of Maresca's squad rejuvenation plan. However, inconsistent form and a costly red card have left the English striker facing a wave of criticism.

The victory against Wolves on the morning of October 30th temporarily relieved the pressure on Chelsea, but manager Maresca understands that disciplinary issues need to be addressed if "The Blues" want to aim for long-term goals this season.

'The Madman' Diego Costa recreated his 'madman' persona when he participated in the friendly match between Chelsea and Liverpool legends at Stamford Bridge on the night of October 11th.

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